From a secret American fruit to hunting and eating alligators. — The origins of Thanksgiving tend to paint a picture of Native American meals that may not entirely be accurate. Most of us would imagine them having turkey, squash, and corn as they did in the harvest feast of 1621 with the Mayflower pilgrims. However, the truth is that Native American…

Here’s what the enslaved people had to go through. — A part of American history that is often overlooked or ignored is how the first US President, George Washington, owned a workforce of slaves at his plantation estate in Mount Vernon. Washington’s views on slavery might’ve changed towards the end of his life, the fact remains that he inherited enslaved…

The miserable life of Pata Seca — Americans are often led to believe that the American history of slavery began with Jamestown in 1619. I’ve already debunked this myth in a previous story. Yet, there’s no denying that the landing of the White Lion (a slave ship full of African captives) in the British colony of Virginia…

Time and time again, these people risked their lives for the monarchs. — The medieval ages are a fascinating era of world history. From the aristocrats, nobles, and the elite to the servants, enslaved people, and peasants, medieval society was structured in an interesting manner. Of course, medieval royalty got the most out of it, they enjoyed lavish lives and spectacular entertainment as…

The Americas before Christopher Columbus — American history would have us believe that the Western hemisphere, before 1493, was full of wilderness, with a sparse population that made it virtually untouched by humans. This imagining of the Pre-Columbus Americas is nothing more than a myth. In reality, indigenous people had populated the Americas for well over…

The origins of water, the essence of life on earth. — Water is the source and essence of life on Earth. Without it, humans, animals, or plants cannot thrive. Luckily for us, we have tons of it. Nearly 70% of the Earth’s surface is covered in water, which is far greater than any other rocky planet in our solar system. …

They were often the most powerful people in a King’s court. — King Charles II ruled one of the most self-indulgent royal courts in English History. There are many stories of his numerous affairs, flings, and entanglements with both women of nobility and commoners alike. However, it is not the nature of these relationships or the involvement of Charles II that makes…

Julia was exiled by her own father. — In an earlier article about how far Ancient Rome spread, I discussed how it went from a kingdom to a republic and then finally an empire in 31 BC. This was when Julius Caesar’s great nephew and adopted son, Augustus Caesar, declared himself the first emperor of the Roman Empire. …

Gunslinger duels in real life. — Two cowboys stand face to face with their guns cocked, hands hovering over their holsters. They stare each other down intently, waiting for movement. Within the blink of an eye, both simultaneously reach for their guns and open fire. One drops dead or seriously injured, and the other emerges unscathed. …